Pastry Cream Filling

By SewingDragonfly

From Wilton

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup half & half or 1/2 cup heavy cream plus 1/2 cup whole milk
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

In saucepan, blend all ingredients except vanilla. Cook on medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the consistency of medium cream sauce. Remove from heat, add vanilla and cool quickly. To prevent a skin from forming, brush with melted butter. Stir before using.